Sciences Po Strasbourg Severs Ties with Israeli University Amid Gaza Conflict Controversy

The decision to cut ties with Reichman University over its alleged warmongering stances has sparked criticism from French officials and internal opposition.

Sciences Po Strasbourg's board voted to suspend its partnership with Reichman University, citing the Israeli institution's support for military actions in Gaza.
The decision, made in June but only recently publicized, has been criticized by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot as 'distressing' and contrary to academic values.
The move aligns with a broader student-led push in France for academic boycotts of Israeli institutions linked to the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.
Director Jean-Philippe Heurtin opposed the suspension, highlighting internal divisions within the university's administration over the decision.
Reichman University has not been formally notified of the suspension, despite the decision being documented on Sciences Po Strasbourg's website.